History/Objectives
EMAC has
evolved from what was formerly known as the Minority Affairs Committee.
The new name was adopted to reflect the changing demographics
of the U.S. - a transformation that is acknowledged on a national
level.
The U.S. Census
projections report that by the year 2015, non-Hispanic whites
will represent 65.5% of the U.S. population and decrease thereafter
by approximately 2% annually. Comparatively, the 1990 U.S. Census
reported non-Hispanic whites as representing 75.7% of the population.
According to
the 2000 Census, non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanic/Latinos reflect
12.3% and 12.5 %, respectively, of the U.S. population. While a
1% decline is expected among non-Hispanic Blacks by 2015 (approximately
11-12% in 2015), the greatest population growth will be seen
among individuals of Latin descent. They are a heterogeneous
group of individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous/Native
and white, and it is anticipated that by 2025 this group will
represent 20% of the U.S. population.
Objectives
EMAC strives to meet its goal by pursuing the following activities:
- Addressing YSPH issues that impact the interest, performance and/or impression of underrepresented students of color;
- Raising funds for the Creed/Patton/Steele and Anderson Alumni Scholarship Funds;
- Participating in YSPH regional recruitment activities;
- Participating in activities geared towards recruiting a diverse student body in consultation with the YSPH Admissions Office;
- Assisting with faculty recruitment by circulating faculty vacancy announcements to the EMAC network; and
- Promoting a sense of unity among students, alumni and members of EMAC.
The objectives of EMAC will be met through the work of the Executive Committee and separate subcommittees.
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